Greenyard, headquartered in Belgium, is a leading global player in the fresh and prepared food industry. Founded in 1946, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in fresh produce, frozen fruits and vegetables, and ready-to-eat meals, Greenyard is committed to sustainability and innovation, setting itself apart with a focus on quality and traceability. With a diverse portfolio that includes both retail and food service solutions, Greenyard has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its operations through strategic acquisitions. The company is recognised for its market leadership in the fresh produce sector, consistently delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of consumers. Through its dedication to sustainability and excellence, Greenyard continues to shape the future of the food industry.
How does Greenyard's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Greenyard's score of 55 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Greenyard reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,993,049,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 65,043,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 20,926,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 75,135,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 2,930,049,000 kg CO2e. Greenyard has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by FY2031, using FY2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company is committed to ensuring that 70% of its suppliers, based on spend, will have science-based targets by FY2026. These targets align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Greenyard's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its impact on the food and beverage processing sector.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 77,903,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 91,004,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Greenyard is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.